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  • Skoda Auto India Q3 2025: Sales Surge 110 Per Cent, Record 17161 Units Sold

    Skoda Auto India Q3 2025

    Mumbai: Skoda Auto India Q3 2025 results showcased exceptional growth, with the automaker reporting a 110% year-on-year (YoY) sales increase between July and September compared to the same quarter last year.

    The company sold 17,161 units in Q3 2025, driven primarily by strong demand for the Kylaq, alongside contributions from the Kushaq, Slavia, and Kodiaq.

    In September 2025 alone, Škoda Auto India sold 6,636 units, reflecting a 101% YoY increase. This continued momentum underscores the brand’s successful product portfolio and its ability to capture rising customer demand.

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    Skoda Auto India Q3 2025: Kylaq Drives Growth

    The Kylaq, Škoda’s first sub-4m SUV, has emerged as a growth engine, with cumulative sales crossing 34,500 units. Its performance helped Škoda achieve 53,355 units sold between January and September 2025.

    The company also launched limited editions of the Kylaq, Kushaq, and Slavia as part of its 25-year celebrations in India, while expanding to over 315 customer touchpoints across 177 cities.

    Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said, “The festive season, coupled with the simplified GST framework, has created a strong tailwind across the industry. Our September and Q3 results reflect the strong customer response to our product portfolio, particularly the Kylaq, which has become a true growth driver for us.”

    Customer Engagement Fuels Skoda Auto India Q3 2025 Growth

    Beyond sales, Škoda Auto India continues to strengthen its customer connect through initiatives such as Škoda Fan Fest, the ‘Fans, Not Owners’ campaign, and off-road drives of the Kodiaq.

    Also Read: Skoda Customer Touchpoints in Pune Expand with Three New Facilities

    The brand is also focusing on region-specific communication and local language campaigns to build deeper ties with customers.

    The Kodiaq reinforced the company’s premium positioning, becoming the first petrol-powered SUV to reach Everest Base Camp, earning recognition in the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records.

    Skoda Auto India Q3 2025: Outlook for Q4 2025

    With Exchange Carnivals in key metro cities, the launch of the Kodiaq Lounge as an entry point to luxury 4×4 ownership, and a well-aligned festive strategy, Škoda Auto India is aiming to make the upcoming quarter its strongest yet.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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